Meghan is close to her dad but after days of speculation confirmed he would not attend

“On the morning of the wedding, Ms Ragland will travel with Ms Markle by car to Windsor Castle.

“Mr Markle will walk his daughter down the aisle of St George’s Chapel.

“Ms Markle is delighted to have her parents by her side on this important and happy occasion.”

The release added the pair would fly into London ahead of the ceremony to meet with the royals.

The statement from the Prince of Wales added: “The first thing I would like to share is that Prince Harry and Ms Markle are very much looking forward to welcoming Ms Markle’s parents to Windsor for the wedding.

Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland will be by her side on her big day – here Meghan prepares for her wedding in TV show Suits

“Mr Thomas Markle and Ms Doria Ragland will be arriving in the UK in the week of the wedding, allowing time for Prince Harry’s family, including The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, to spend time with them before the big day.”

However, on May 14, US media he had been struck down by a heart problem and pulled out of the ceremony after realising he might be too ill to make the trip.

The shocking revelation came just days before the wedding.

Along with his health problems, it is thought a staged deal for photos with a paparazzi agency complicated the issue.

Kensington Palace issued this statement on May 15: “This is a deeply personal moment for Ms Markle in the days before her wedding.

“She and Prince Harry ask again for understanding and respect to be extended to Mr Markle in this difficult situation.”

But in a further twist Thomas then told TMZ that he DID want to attend the wedding – although his doctors might not let him travel due to recent health scares.

In an apparent U-turn, he said: “I hate the idea of missing one of the greatest moments in history and walking my daughter down the aisle”.

But the heart surgery he underwent on May 16 meant he would not be attending his daughter’s nuptials.

A statement released on May 17 by Meghan herself confirmed her dad would not be at the wedding.

It read: “Sadly my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health.

“I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support.”

Kensington Palace released an official statement confirming that Prince Charles will be walking Meghan Markle down the aisle this Saturday.